When Is Jesus Coming Back?
He is coming soon — not on our timetable, but with eternal urgency and glory.
Look around — can you feel it? The groaning of a world that’s tired. Wars rage. Nations tremble. People run after pleasure but come up empty. The earth itself feels heavy with sorrow, injustice, and longing. We scroll and sigh. We work and worry. We cry and wonder: Is this all there is?
Maybe you’re a believer weary of waiting, or maybe you’re someone who’s never seriously thought about Jesus, but lately, something in you whispers, There has to be more. There has to be an ending to this story — one that makes all the pain worth something, one that puts things right.
There is. And His name is Jesus.
The Bible makes one thing abundantly clear: Jesus Christ is coming back. Not metaphorically. Not spiritually. Literally. Physically. Gloriously. And everything — everything — will change.
So let’s press into this single, burning question: When is Jesus coming back?
It matters because the answer will awaken your soul, clarify your purpose, and prepare you for eternity.
🧭 One Central Truth: Jesus Is Coming Again — But Only the Father Knows When
Let’s be clear from the start: No one knows the day or hour. That’s not speculation — that’s what Jesus Himself said.
“But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only.”
— Matthew 24:36 (ESV)
Anyone who claims to have figured it out — by math, astrology, or hidden Bible codes — is wrong. Every attempt in history to predict the exact date has ended in failure. Why? Because Jesus told us we won’t know. It’s by divine design.
But that doesn’t mean we’re left clueless. Far from it.
The Bible gives us powerful, prophetic signposts. It tells us what the world will look like before His return. It urges us to watch, to live ready, and to keep our eyes on the sky — not to guess the day, but to long for the King.
So what does Scripture say about His return — and how should we respond?
🔥 Jesus Promised He Would Come Again
Jesus didn’t just hint at His return. He proclaimed it.
“And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.”
— John 14:3
To His disciples — ordinary men full of fear and confusion — Jesus gave an unshakeable promise: “I will come again.” That promise still stands. Jesus does not lie. He does not forget. He does not delay as we understand delay (2 Peter 3:9). He is preparing — and He is returning.
The early church held this truth with trembling joy. Paul reminded the Thessalonians:
“For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God.”
— 1 Thessalonians 4:16
Not a symbol. Not a feeling. The Lord Himself.
Let this truth sink in: The One who walked on water will split the sky.
The crucified Savior will return as a conquering King.
🌍 What Will Happen When Jesus Comes Back?
Here’s what Scripture reveals:
1. The Dead in Christ Will Rise
“And the dead in Christ will rise first.”
— 1 Thessalonians 4:16
Resurrection isn’t just a past event. It’s a future reality. Every believer who has died — every saint, every martyr, every grandmother who prayed over you — will rise again, bodily, gloriously, forever.
2. Believers Still Alive Will Be Transformed
“Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air.”
— 1 Thessalonians 4:17
The rapture — not fiction, but Scripture. Not escapism, but eternal transformation. We’ll meet Jesus in the air. Not as ghosts, but as renewed sons and daughters with glorified bodies.
3. Jesus Will Judge the World
“When the Son of Man comes in his glory… He will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats.”
— Matthew 25:31–32
This is the part many try to ignore. But Jesus won’t return to take a poll. He’ll return to judge — with righteousness, truth, and justice.
Every person will stand before Him. Every knee will bow (Philippians 2:10).
Are you ready for that day?
✨ What Are the Signs of His Return?
Jesus gave clear signs — not so we can predict, but so we can prepare.
1. Global Deception and False Christs
“Many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and they will lead many astray.”
— Matthew 24:5
We live in an age of confusion and spiritual counterfeits — New Age teachings, prosperity gospels, self-deification. Be alert.
2. Wars, Famines, Earthquakes, and Plagues
“You will hear of wars and rumors of wars… Nation will rise against nation… There will be famines and earthquakes in various places.”
— Matthew 24:6–7
Sound familiar? These are birth pains — signs not of the end itself, but of its nearness.
3. Persecution of Christians
“Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and put you to death, and you will be hated by all nations for my name’s sake.”
— Matthew 24:9
In many parts of the world, following Jesus costs everything. That’s not the exception — it’s the prophecy.
4. The Gospel Preached to All Nations
“And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.”
— Matthew 24:14
This is happening now. Through missionaries, technology, and dreams and visions in unreached nations — the Gospel is going global.
🪞What Does This Mean for You?
It’s easy to treat the Second Coming like distant theology. But this is personal.
Ask yourself:
- What would change if Jesus came back today?
- Would you be ready — or terrified?
- Are you living for the temporary or the eternal?
- Do you know about Jesus — or do you know Him?
The question isn’t just “When is Jesus coming back?”
It’s: “Am I living like He is?”
🕊️ Why Hasn’t He Come Yet?
If this promise is so central, why the delay?
Peter answered that centuries ago:
“The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise… but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.”
— 2 Peter 3:9
Jesus hasn’t returned yet because He is merciful. He is giving people more time. Maybe you. He doesn’t want anyone to face judgment without a Savior. He wants to save. But this patience won’t last forever.
🛎️ How Should We Live Until He Comes?
The Bible tells us how to wait well:
1. Stay Awake Spiritually
“Therefore, stay awake, for you do not know on what day your Lord is coming.”
— Matthew 24:42
Don’t sleepwalk through life. Stay alert. Seek God daily. Turn from sin. Keep your lamp burning.
2. Live Holy and Godly Lives
“Since everything will be destroyed… what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives.”
— 2 Peter 3:11
Holiness isn’t optional. It’s preparation. Not perfection, but repentance, obedience, and love.
3. Encourage Each Other with This Hope
“Therefore encourage one another with these words.”
— 1 Thessalonians 4:18
Don’t let end-times talk scare you — let it strengthen you. Jesus is coming. That’s good news.
✝️ Come to Jesus — Before He Returns
You may never get another moment like this.
Jesus is coming again — but He already came once. He came lowly, riding a donkey, wearing a crown of thorns, crucified for your sins.
He took the judgment you deserved so you could be forgiven.
“Christ died for our sins… he was buried, [and] he was raised on the third day.”
— 1 Corinthians 15:3–4
But the next time He comes, He’ll ride the clouds, crowned with glory, sword in hand.
You don’t want to meet Him then — if you haven’t bowed to Him now.
He is offering mercy today. Will you receive Him?
🙏 A Simple Prayer
If you’re ready to come to Jesus and be ready for His return, pray:
“Jesus, I believe You are the Son of God.
You died for my sins and rose again.
I turn from my sin and trust You as my Savior.
Make me new.
I want to be ready when You return.
Come quickly, Lord Jesus. Amen.”
📖 What’s Next?
- Start reading the Bible — begin in the Gospel of John.
- Find a church that teaches the Word of God.
- Live each day like Jesus could return tonight — because He could.
⏳ Final Word
So, when is Jesus coming back?
We don’t know the date. But we know the promise.
And we know this: He is coming soon.
For the saved, it will be the dawn of joy eternal.
For the lost, it will be a day of judgment.
Come to Him while there’s still time.
Let today be the day you stop wondering — and start watching.
Jesus is coming back. Are you ready?